Best drink bottles for kids to take to school

Best drink bottles for kids to take to school

Best reusable drink bottles for kids

Written 1st September 2024 | Subscribe to my newsletter

Leaky drink bottles are just plain irritating.

It's like, you're trying to keep things simple, grab a drink on the go, and bam! The thing starts leaking everywhere. I can't tell you the amount of times I've had to dry out a reading book and a school bag on the radiator.

It's not just about the mess – it's the constant hassle of having to watch out for drips and spills. It's like playing a never-ending game of "will it leak this time?" And let's not even get started on the frustration of finding your bag or pockets soaked because your so-called spill-proof bottle decided to do the opposite.

Seriously, can't a drink just stay where it's supposed to without turning into a mini flood? It's the kind of annoyance that makes you reconsider the whole hydration game.

I've tried so many bottles and here are my favourite drink bottles for children.

Flintronic Sippy Cup

This has been one of my favourite bottles. It's perfect for a younger child as a first drink bottle.

Size : 480ML

Pros of the Fintronic water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as the silicone spout is closed after use.
ShatterProof - It's been dropped a few times and still works
Easy to clean - A cotton bud is brilliant to clean the spout
Good price  - Only £8.99
Easily personalised - This cricut is great for this
Handy Carry Handle 

Cons of the Fintronic water bottle:

For younger children - My 7-year-old says she is too old for this style of bottle.
Only 4 colour choices

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Ion8 Kids Water Bottle

Another brilliant water bottle that doesn't leak. Can be a bit small but that could a good thing for a younger child or if you didn't want to carry a large bottle.

Size : 350ML

Pros of the Ion8 water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as the lid is on, I can confirm this bottle do not leak.
ShatterProof - It survived a fall onto concrete
Lots of different designs - Enables this bottle for children of all ages

Cons of the Ion8 water bottle: 

Bit pricey  - Some designs are £14, but one coloured bottles start at around £8.50
 

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Foxberry water bottle

This bottle is a hidden gem, it's small and doesn't leak. It's a simple bottle that requires a sucking motion to get water out. 

Size : 300ML & 500ML

Pros of the Foxberry water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as it's screwed on correctly it won't leak.
ShatterProof - It can be dropped from great height and trodden on and it still works
Lots of different colour lids
Different sizes
Buy in packs of 4
- Works out around £3.24 a bottle, perfect if you have a few chlidren to buy for.
 

Cons of the Foxberry water bottle: 

Not very fun  - So simple but a bit boring. A child will not get excited about the one.

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Air up water bottle

The bottle is no ordinary water bottle. The air up changes the taste of water into a flavour by adding a 'pod'.

Size : 600ML, 1L, 480ML & 850ML

Pros of the Air Up water bottle:

Leak Proof - It is leak proof
ShatterProof - It can be dropped from great height onto concrete
Lots of different colours
Different sizes
Handy Carry Handle 

Fun - Lots of different flavours and tastes but the children are still drinking only water

Cons of the Air up water bottle: 

Expensive - Very expensive. The bottle on its own is £29.99
A Fad - It's great at first trying all the different flavours but children quickly lose interest
Mouldy - The spout gets mould in it and is hard to clean
Difficult adding water - the lid is on very tight but it can be difficult taking it off.
 

 

GOPPUS water bottle

Another brilliant water bottle that doesn't leak.

Size : 500ML & various sizes

Pros of the GOPPUS water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as the lid is on, I can confirm this bottle does not leak.
ShatterProof - it survived a fall onto concrete
Lots of different colours - a grown up looking drink bottle
Slim 
Cheap - at only £7.50 this is a fantastic price
Cleaning - comes with its own cleaning brush
Handy Carry Handle  

Cons of the GOPPUS water bottle: 

Younger children - more for the older child / teen

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Aoory water bottle

Love this water bottle, its really slim so can easily fit in the side of any bag.

Size : 280ML

Pros of the Aoory water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as the lid is on.
Slim - fits in the pockets of bags 
Cheap - at only £8 this is a fantastic price
Cleaning - really easy to clean
Handy Carry Handle 

Cons of the Aoory water bottle: 

Younger children - it's quite a grown up style
No spout
ShatterProof - it breaks if dropped
Not many colours

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Proworks stainless steel water bottle

A great bottle for keeping your drinks cold all day.

Size : 350ML & 500ML & 750ML

Pros of the Proworks  Stainless Steel water bottle:

Leak Proof - as long as the lid is on.
ShatterProof - it can survive a fall.
Cleaning - really easy to clean
Colours - lots of different colour and designs

Cons of the Proworks  Stainless Steel water bottle:

Younger children - it's quite a grown up and heavy
No spout
Slim - it is quite bulky 
Expensive - £18.95

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Polar Gear water bottle

A kids favourite

Size : 600ML

Pros of the Polar Gear water bottle:

Younger children - great designs for children
Slim 
Cheap - £6
ShatterProof - it can survive a fall
Cleaning - really easy to clean
Colours - lots of different colour and designs
Handy Carry Handle 

Cons of the Polar Gear water bottle:

Leak Proof - you have to put the spout down properly and if not this bottle leaks easily

 

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Acehome collapsible water bottle

Great if you don't have much space to carry a bit water bottle about all day.

Size : 500ML

Pros of the Acehome collapsible water bottle:

Collapsible - easy to collapse small when needed
Leak Proof - a little screw on lid
Cheap - £8.99
ShatterProof - it can survive a fall
Cleaning - really easy to clean
Handy Clip for attaching to bag

Cons of the Acehome collapsible water bottle:
Not for younger children - will find it tricky to screw the lid
Only 2 designs

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